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The Valiant
Deep Catalina wreck with kelp and garibaldi.
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Local operator required
Avalon Harbor permit and local routing make this a guided boat dive in practice.
Boat-accessed Catalina wreck outside Avalon Harbor, best for advanced divers who want structure, kelp and local guide logistics.
About The Valiant
The Valiant is a Catalina yacht wreck off Avalon Harbor, best approached as a guided boat dive with harbor permission sorted first. Advanced divers get the most from its deep structure, kelp and the regular Catalina wreck life around the hull.
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Research Estimate At The Valiant
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is The Valiant?
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Community sourced coordinates.
The Valiant Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
27m - 34m
Depth Note
Public guides place the wreck around 90-110 ft, with the shallow side near 90 ft and the deeper side around 100-110 ft.
Best Season
June through October.
Typical Conditions
Boat-accessed deep wreck with mild current, moderate surge and clearer summer water.
Safety & Access At The Valiant
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Treat it as a deep wreck dive, keep gas and no-decompression limits conservative, and do not skip the permit check.
Access Restrictions
Avalon Harbor permit/harbormaster permission required in advance; local guide is the normal way to access the wreck.
Legal Notes
Confirm the harbor permission before diving and follow local Catalina boat-diving rules.
Local Intel For The Valiant
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced wreck dive with partial structure and possible penetration for experienced wreck divers.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target because of depth and boat logistics.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits far deeper than normal snorkel range.
The Valiant Dive Conditions Planner
Use the planner to scan this week, inspect today in local time, and understand how exposure shapes conditions at The Valiant.
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Exposure Profile at The Valiant
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Exposure Note
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Recent Logged Visits At The Valiant
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
No Dive Logs Yet
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Dive Spot Log Averages At The Valiant
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
The Valiant Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
The Valiant Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.bathymetricresearch.com · Independent
Independent wreck-history page noting the wreck depth and Avalon Harbormaster permit requirement.
www.catalinadiverssupply.com · Operator
Catalina operator article noting the Valiant wreck and the garibaldi and kelp life around it.
www.dan.org · Independent
DAN Catalina article with depth context and marine-life examples near the wreck area.
www.ecatalina.com · Tourism
Catalina guide page describing local dive-shop support, boat dives and summer traffic.
www.uwphotographyguide.com · Independent
Underwater photography guide mentioning The Valiant with kelp, morays, octopus and garibaldi.
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